Unit 1 Flashcards
Which branch of musicology primarily studies changes in Western art music over time?
historical musicology
What is orchestration?
A composer assigns different musical lines to different instruments in a piece of music.
Which term is used when a composer shortens a musical idea by using only part of it?
fragmentation
Musical parameters
Tempo, articulation, dynamics
legato
to play the notes of a song smoothly
What is a motive?
a short, compact musical idea
Which term is associated with how high a music note sounds?
pitch
T or F: A low pitch will have a low frequency.
T
How many lines and spaces are in a basic music staff?
5 lines and 4 spaces
What is the name of this clef?
G clef (Treble Clef)
What is a grand staff?
a combination of two staves with treble clef and bass clef
In what form does sound travel?
waves
What is the function of the outer ear?
to protect the ear and gather sound waves
Which condition occurs upon exposure to loud sounds over a long period of time?
noise-induced hearing loss
Which term corresponds to the volume of sound?
amplitude
Which answer correctly names the pitches on the staff in order from left to right?
A, D, E, G
Which answer correctly names the pitches on the staff in order from left to right?
E, A, F, B
Which piano key matches the note on the staff?
F4
Which piano key matches the note on the staff?
D3
